Day: June 11, 2023

Banyumas, Central Java (ANTARA) – Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said the management of tourism villages must involve various parties, includingyoung people who are encouraged to open businesses and job opportunities by creating startups.”All must be involved for the development of Pekunden Tourism Village, but the concept is togetherness in unity based on our love for the Republic of Indonesia,” he said when visiting Pekunden Village, Banyumas District, Sunday. Uno inaugurated the Pekunden Village as one of the top 75 tourism villages that aim to be a world-class tourism village, part of the 2023 Indonesian Tourism Village Award program. ccording to him, Pekunden Village has huge potential to develop startups in many fields, ranging from culinary and performing arts. He mentioned that the village currently has 24 homestays and each of which can open provide jobs for four people. “So in total there are 100 (people) working in the tourism and creative economy ecosystem and this can be managed with digitalization,” he said. With the permission of the Banyumas District Head, he said, Pekunden Tourism Village will also be linked with several tourist spots that already exist in Banyumas. He highlighted that reaching Banyumas from Jakarta is very easy, as the connectivity is very supported. During his visit to Pekunden Village, Uno reviewed a number of booths of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), one of which was the batik craft business, where he bought five pieces of green batik headbands. fter reviewing the MSME booths, the minister visited the nopia mino production house in the village, which makes Banyumas special snacks. ccording to the ministry, the development of tourism villages also requires the preparation of quality human resources (HR). Tourism villages are considered to have excellent potential to answer to the demand for experience-based tourism and alternative tourism, because of their ability to showcase the uniqueness and characteristics of local products and regional cultural attractions.

Source: Antara News Agency

The Central Council for Emulation and Rewards held a conference in Hanoi on June 11 to honour role models nationwide, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s appeal for patriotic emulation.

The event attracted the participation of 700 delegates representing exemplary collectives and individuals in various regions and sectors.

Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Chairman of the council, said on June 11, 1948, President Ho Chi Minh issued the appeal for patriotic emulation, officially launching a nationwide movement to foster a spirit of patriotism within the entire Party, people and army.

Since then, it has truly become a widespread movement, extending from the lowlands to the islands and mountain and border areas. It encompasses both urban and rural areas with the active participation of people from walks of life, and has achieved significant results.

The role models, regardless of age, position or profession, shine with a spirit of patriotism, dynamism, creativity, daring to think and act, and taking responsibility for the common good. They exemplify determination, resilience, aspirations for progress and dedication to the community and society, he said.

On the occasion, he asked departments and agencies to effectively follow the Party and State’s policies and laws on emulation and reward, step up start-up and innovation movements, develop green, digital and circular economies.

Emulation movements must be in tandem with the Party building and rectification, the campaign on studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality and lifestyle; prevention and control of corruption, wastefulness, and negative phenomena; judicial and administrative reform. At the same time, national cultural identity must be preserved and upheld while external affairs and global integration must be stepped up, the PM noted.

Also at the event, the honourees told their own stories, highlighting their spirit of determination, self-sacrifice, wholeheartedness, and dedication to the country and people. They expressed their commitment to continuing to be role models in life, work, study, and contributing to the national development.

The PM also presented certificates of merit to 75 role models in various areas at the event./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The Russian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on June 10 held a ceremony celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the National Day of the Federation of Russia (June 12, 1990 – 2023).

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc emphasised the growing traditional relations between the two countries.

The statue of President Ho Chi Minh built with Russian friends’ support about to be inaugurated in Saint Petersburg city demonstrates the attachment between the two countries, contributing to strengthening the trust of generations of the two sides in the propsect of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, Duc said.

The Vietnamese people always remember wholehearted support of the people of the former Soviet Union in the years of struggling for national independence and reunification as well as in the later socio-economic construction and development, he said.

Vietnam attaches importance and gives priority to developing relations with Russian – its first comprehensive strategic partner in the Doi moi (renewal ) process, Duc added.

Vietnam and Russia have issued a joint statement on the vision of their comprehensive strategic partnership to 2030 which is the foundation for further consolidating the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two nations.

The city leader highlighted the sound relationship between between Ho Chi Minh City and Russia, with numerous cooperation activities in trade, tourism, and delegation exchange.

The city highly appreciates the efforts of the Russian Consulate General in promoting friendship and cooperation between the city and Russia’s ministries, agencies, and localities, he said.

For his part, Russian Consul General in HCM City Sadykov Timur Sirozhevich affirmed that the Russian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will continue to do its best to develop a cooperative and friendly relations between Russian partners and the city, contributing to strengthening relations between the two countries.

Ho Chi Minh City has established friendly and cooperative ties with five Russian localities – Sverdlovsk province, Saint Petersburg city, Moscow city, Moscow province, and Vladivostok province. Russia currently has run 58 investment projects in the city with a total capital of more than 56 million USD./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

A ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the headquarters of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam (June 6, 1973-2023) was held in the central province of Quang Tri on June 10.

Attending the event were Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai and head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Bui Thi Minh Hoai, and veteran revolutionists and Heroic Vietnamese Mothers.

Fifty years ago, right after the Paris Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam was signed, to fulfil domestic and foreign policy requirements and tasks, and prepare for the general offensive to liberate the South and reunify the country, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam moved its headquarters from Tay Ninh to the liberated zone in Quang Tri. This is an important milestone in the nation’s resistance war against American imperialists.

On May 1, 1972, Quang Tri was the first province of the South to be liberated, thus helping erase the line dividing the country, and making it become an important area both politically, militarily and diplomatically.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy PM Khai stressed that the relocation of the headquarters to Quang Tri demonstrated the strategic vision of the Party, enhanced the symbolic value of the will and aspiration for peace and national reunification, and at the same time, promoted the role of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam and strengthened its political position in the international arena,

The Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam affirmed its political role in the international arena, making very important contributions, together with the country’s army and people, to make the resistance war a victory.

On this occasion, Deputy PM Khai and head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Hoai offered incense to commemorate the heroes and martyrs who sacrificed in the 81-day fight to protect the ancient citadel of Quang Tri, and to pay tribute to the fallen heroes who are resting in peace at the Road 9 National Martyrs’ Cemetery and Truong Son National Martyrs’ Cemetery./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The police of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak arrested 16 people involved in the gun attack in Cu Kuin district as of 4:30pm on June 11, said the Ministry of Public Security’s spokesman Lieut. Gen To An Xo.

Relevant agencies also successfully freed two hostages. The third one managed to run away.

Competent agencies are searching for other accomplices who joined the attack.

Earlier on June 11 morning, Xo said according to the Dak Lak provincial police, an unidentified group of individuals used guns to attack the police headquarters in Ea Tieu và Ea Ktur communes in Cu Kuin district on early the same day, resulting in the death and injury of several police officers, communal officials and civilians.

Xo said the ministry has directed competent agencies search for other accomplices who joined the attack.

He also urged people in Cu Kuin district and neighbouring areas to stay calm and follow the instructions of local authorities and police.

In Cu Kuin district, communes are directed to mobilise all personnel on duty, and local people are encouraged not to go out, and to report to the local authorities immediately when detecting strangers.

The province and the district have visited those who were injured and families and the deceased in the attack./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Plum grown in the northwestern province of Son La will be served on in-flight meals on Vietnam Airlines flights.

The provincial People’s Committee on June 10 organised a ceremony to mark the transportation of plums grown in Phien Khoai commune, Yen Chau district to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.

The Noi Bai Catering Services Joint Stock Company (NCS) and Vietnam Air Catering Services Joint Stock Company (VINACS) have bought over one tonne of the plum to use as dessert for air passengers.

Last year, Son La longan was chosen to serve as dessert on Vietnam Airlines flights, contributing to raising the brand and value of local typical agricultural products.

Vice Chairman of Son La provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Cong said that the production, collection, and preservation process of Son La’s key agricultural products in general, and plum in particular, ensure the requirements in quality, food safety, and others for domestic and export markets. The presence of Son La plum in meals served on Vietnam Airlines flights helps affirm the quality and brand of Son La’s agricultural products.

Currently , the province has nearly 85,000 ha of fruit with a yearly output of over 452,000 tonnes. Specifically, it has over 12,300 ha of plum, producing nearly 90,000 tonnes yearly. Son La plum is harvested from April to July. In 2021, the plum was granted a certificate of trademark registration with plum grown in Pu Nhi commune (Song Ma district), Moc Chau district, and Phieng Khoai commune (Yen Chau district)./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok, June 11- “Chavalit” reveals a research by King Prajadhipok’s Institute, pointing out that the 3 SBPs agree the least. When there is a form of government that is independent from Thailand, while the Thai Sang Thai Party prepares to bring research and reports to the Law Committee to apply as a solution to the problems of the 3 SBPs.

Mr. Chavalit Wichayasut Strategy Director Thai Sang Thai Party Sub-working group to solve problems in 3 southern border provinces Commenting on an attempt to prosecute those involved in organizing an academic seminar at PSU Pattani after a referendum was proposed. or disagree with the separatism

He was of the view that solving problems in the 3 southern border provinces is a delicate matter All sectors should be patient, detailed and careful in solving problems. Be careful not to be a single drop of honey, causing the problem to escalate as it did in the past. As a former member of the Commission on Law, Justice and Human Rights House of Representatives in the past He had two observations regarding the solution to the problems in the 3 southern border provinces as follows:

1. King Prajadhipok’s Institute by Gen. Ekachai Sriwilas, director of the Bureau of Peace and Good Governance King Prajadhipok’s Institute Used to do research on solutions to problems in the 3 southern border provinces.

Using the name of that research, PEACE SURVEY , surveyed people’s opinions in 3 southern border provinces 5 times. “Preferred form of government” found that form of government independent of Thailand. It is the form of government that the people want “least”, while the form of government that the people want the most is a form of government that is more decentralized with a governance structure that is unique to the area under Thai law. (Research paper on page 68)

An observation on this issue is the opinion of the people in the 3 southern border provinces. Independence from Thailand is rare. If not adjust the policy and strategy to solve the problem. let the unrest insecurity in life and property, poverty and injustice It is a problem that continues to sink deeper and longer, it will affect and cause more and more damage to the development of the country as a whole.

2. Commission on Law, Justice and Human Rights House of Representatives A study was conducted on the approaches to create reconciliation and reconciliation for the development of peace and democracy in the 3 southern border provinces. The committee’s report, which has representatives from all political parties as a committee, has approved the report and has been presented to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and included in the agenda of the meeting. but the consideration did not reach the agenda, the session of the meeting had expired

Commission summary to solve problems in the 3 southern border provinces, namely adjusting policies and strategies to solve problems By using economic, political, military policies, and seriously applying the royal strategy of “Understand, Reach out, Develop”

Most importantly, the time of conflict and unrest has been protracted for almost 20 consecutive years, causing damage to the lives, minds, and property of both the people and the government. It’s time to “forgive” each other by both Buddhist and Muslim religions. By adopting the order of the Office of the Prime Minister No. 66/2523 to adapt to suit the situation (The committee’s study report can be obtained from the council.)

As for the proposal from the Thai Sang Thai Party, the party has taken research from King Prajadhipok’s Institute and the report of the Commission on Law, Justice and Human Rights. The House of Representatives has adapted, there is a timeline to solve the problems of the 3 SBPs, divided into 3 phases: urgent, medium and long term.

by the long term, which is the last It’s the most important step. When managing the first 2 steps successfully Therefore, the process of decentralization of power under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand was reached. Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, Party Leader and Dr. Pokin Polkul, Chairman of the Party Strategic Committee In addition to agreeing with the solution to all 3 steps mentioned above. which led the research of King Prajadhipok’s Institute and the study report of the Commission on Law, Justice and Human Rights. House of Representatives have already applied It is also recommended to increase the foreign dimension by giving importance to coordination with friendly countries who will jointly create peace in the region. which I informed to the meeting of the sub-working group at the first meeting of the Kao Far Party last friday and will follow up at the second meeting On Monday, June 19, 2023, at the next Prachachat Party .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency